She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 31

Chapter 31 She' Volunteered

Frederick furrowed his brows, irritation evident in his expression.

He loathed these social gatherings, primarily because he couldn't bear witnessing

his father in such a compromised state.

He recognized that business dinners demanded social finesse from anyone

lacking significant status. Understanding this necessity didn't equate to embracing it, though.

His gaze drifted toward Freya once more, drawn by an unconscious pull

Truly, being near Freya provided him the most genuine comfort.

"Aren't you escorting me to the hotel?" Freya tore her eyes away and locked them onto Edwin "Shouldn't we be departing?"

The question startled everyone present, Edwin included.

Kristian's fingers, which had been idly toying with his phone, suddenly tensed.

Frederick merely lowered his head, quietly sipping his drink, careful not to interject. He recognized with certainty that Freya was about to retaliate.

"Why such haste? Don't imagine that clinging to Mr. Shaw grants you the right to behave imperiously." Edwin bristled at Freya's words, as if she had insinuated he was nothing more than a procurer. "To Mr. Shaw, you're merely another conquest."

Kristian studied Freya intently, his gaze deepening as he observed her face.

At times, he marveled at her ability to remain composed when confronted with such caustic remarks,

"Mr. Shaw." Edwin slipped back into his sycophantic manner and, before departing, ventured hesitantly, "Regarding our potential partnership..."

"My assistant will handle the arrangements, Kristian replied tersely.

Edwin's face brightened instantly. "Thank you."

Everyone coveted alliances with both the Briggs Group and Shaw Group.

While the Briggs Group remained beyond his reach, he had now secured ties with

the Shaw another chance, he would certainly cultivate his relationship with Kristian to forge even closer

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With these aspirations dancing in his mind, Edwin departed with Freya.

Freya played along willingly, knowing that upon reaching the mentioned hotel, she could confront Edwin

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properly.

in the private room

were all

consent, they preferred

minutes later, someone ventured, "Mr.

we

discussions can resume another time.

as he rose. "Richie, the company manager, will coordinate the specifics with you,

Kristian strode

the private chamber, Gerard approached

heaviness

anticipating his employer's concerns without explicit direction, explained. "Should she face any danger, the bodyguards will intervene

somewhat reassured, Kristian still responded coldly, "Interfering

his composure, reflecting on the

is dealt with properly." Kristian adjusted his tie, his lips delivering the chilled command, "Such

Gerard comprehended instantly. "Understood."

Corporation was Edwin's

was clearly defending

his voice

Gerard started the vehicle.

drove directly

the journey, reflecting on earlier events, he couldn't resist asking, "Sir, I'm uncertain whether I

you, refrain from asking,"

to your bed?" Gerard, emboldened by

year-end bonus forfeit,"

hastily added, "Sir, rest assured, I'll ensure Verte understands precisely who

countered, "Your quarterly

genuinely wondered where

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and I have already filed for divorce," Kristian stated icily, still clutching his phone. I'm addressing

silent Kristian divorced his wife for another woman, Set he still fretted about

replied,

isn't necessary either," Kristian

composure began to fray. What misstep

made this time?

consideration you've overlooked," Gerard ventured, wracking his brain while navigating the road. "Despite your divorce from your wife, until you receive the official decree, you remain legally bound. And as long as

the memory of earlier events. "She even urged Edwin Newman to escort her to the hotel

countered, "That's because she knows the person

no affection for me,"

himself at a loss